This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This paperback edition includes an author's note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a version of the author's Newbery Medal acceptance speech, Ivan's "signature," discussion questions, and more. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.

Kids' fitness aerobics are even more fun and motivating when set to this great classic rock 'n roll music. Easy routines follow the themes of the songs. Excellent for children 4 years of age and up, as well as adults. Guide with lyrics and instructions.

Make learning fun for older children and adults! WhisperPhone offers voice amplification to promote learning while providing a discreet design for every-day use. The adult WhisperPhone is a great tool for speech training, literacy, vocal training, performing arts, and learning new languages. Durable, lightweight headset for hands-free operation requires no batteries and carries a lifetime guarantee. Intended for individual use, but can easily be shared.

A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one hundred men can dig in a week, and the two have one last chance to prove it and save Mary Anne from the scrap heap. What happens next in the small town of Popperville is a testament to their friendship, and to old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity.

Use full-color activities to engage all students and teach the steps of the Writing Process in a clear and concise manner. Prepare students for the writing portion of many standardized tests by offering a variety of opportunities for practice writing. Refer to attention-grabbing pages for whole class, small-group or independent review. 64 pages.